Priyanka Kakkar Appointed Co‑President of BRICS CCI Women’s Wing for 2025–27 Term.
Appointment
On July 4, 2025, Aam Aadmi Party’s national spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar was officially appointed Co‑President (Co‑Chair) of the Women’s Wing within the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BRICS CCI), marking her two‑year term spanning FY 2025–2027, and signalling AAP’s rising global influence.
- BRICS CCI is a non‑profit economic forum uniting business leaders from BRICS+ nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, UAE, and Indonesia—to drive youth entrepreneurship, technological partnerships, and women’s empowerment. Over the past decade, BRICS CCI has expanded its membership, opened new country chapters, and forged key global alliances.
- The appointment letter emphasised Priyanka Kakkar’s leadership acumen, passion for inclusivity, and commitment to women’s development, stating she is “an ideal fit for this pivotal role.” Her duties will include shaping strategic direction, mentoring emerging female business leaders, and driving gender-equity initiatives across participating countries.
Main Point :- (i) AAP’s national spokesperson role and her expertise in media and public engagement contributed to BRICS CCI's decision. This marks the first time a key AAP leader has received such a senior position in a major multilateral economic platform, reflecting the party’s expanding global footprint.
(ii) The term “2025–2027” refers to BRICS CCI’s financial years, during which Kakkar will join fellow co-presidents to organise forums, leadership summits, capacity-building workshops, and networking events aimed at bolstering women-led startups, inclusive industrial opportunities, and cross-border collaborations.
(iii) Her elevation is expected to amplify India’s voice on gender and economic platforms across BRICS nations. Experts believe her leadership may unlock increased participation of women entrepreneurs from India in global trade dialogues and signal a strategic win for both AAP and BRICS India’s delegation
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